100 meetings without oil lobbyists

On Tuesday, the oil industry’s army of lobbyists found themselves outnumbered by environmental advocates in Sacramento.

I was thrilled to join advocates from Green California – a network of more than 100 organizations with a common environmental, health, and justice agenda – for our annual Advocacy Day in the state capitol. We met with more than 100 lawmakers and their staff on the most urgent matters facing our communities.

Coordinated by CLCV Education Fund, Green California groups represent more than 1 million members. Together we work to advance the most important environmental policies in Sacramento and to make sure our lawmakers hear our voices loud and clear.

On Tuesday, lawmakers heard from advocates in Sacramento. Today, they need to hear from you. Contact your lawmaker today and urge them to support these priority bills:

Super Pollutant Reduction Act -- SB 1383 (Lara): Although they remain in the atmosphere for a shorter duration than CO2, the impact of these short-term climate pollutants is significantly more dramatic. Extensive research links particulate pollution and increased ozone levels to severe and chronic health conditions such as cancer, heart disease, and asthma. Take Action Here >>

Help us keep up the fantastic momentum from Green California’s successful Advocacy Day – and make August Advocacy Month – by contacting your lawmakers during these critical final weeks of the legislative session. Together, our voices are powerful.

2016 California Environmental Scorecard

New for the 2016 legislative session: The 43rd annual California Environmental Scorecard rates elected officials on 2016, another successful year for the environment in spite of heavy opposition from polluting industry.